Meaning of toccata in English

1. Pronunciation

   /təˈkɑdə/

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1. Noun

   toccata

   Etymology

   early 18th century: from Italian, feminine past participle of toccare‘to touch’

   Definitions

   1. a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style